"Recruitment Coordinator"

Job Details

Job no: 494473

Work type: Administrative (Full Time)

Location: Marion, IN

Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment

Job Title: Recruitment Coordinator

Reporting Relationship: Director of Admissions

Unit: IWU - Marion

Department: VP & Dean CAS - IWU Marion

Campus Location: Maxwell Center - Marion, IN

Summary of Position: The Coordinator of Recruitment’s primary goal is to increase enrollment in an assigned geographic territory for IWU Marion. This is accomplished by engaging high school students and through establishing relationships with influencers that can be leveraged for recruitment and creating opportunities to engage students in events on campus as well as off campus. The secondary goal is to assist with the growth of Wesleyan student by cultivating relationships with pastors that lead to engagement opportunities on campus and off campus.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruitment of students in an assigned territory
  • Meet or exceed enrollment goals through sustained effort
  • Develop a plan for managing the assigned territory that reflects an understanding of demographic, economic, and cultural nuances
  • Monitor and adjust strategy to help meet historic benchmarks for yield and acceptance percentage
  • Meet with and host prospective students and their guests when visiting campus, including campus tours, hosting them for meals and chapel, walking them to appointments, etc.
  • Manage files of applicants and provide regular outreach to assist with next steps and update the family on opportunities at IWU
  • Meet or exceed campus visit goals for the assigned territory
  • Assist other counselors with meeting their goals
  • Provide successful handoff of matriculated students
• Institutional Relationships and Representation
  • Coordinate recruitment efforts with student service areas, academic programs and other units (e.g. athletics, honors college, etc.)
  • Maintain updated knowledge of IWU programs, services, expectations, culture, etc. (e.g. new majors, chapel program focus, co-curricular experiences, student services processes)
  • Communicate the value of a Christ-centered education in a manner that recognizes potential students come from diverse theological backgrounds
  • Understand and effectively communicate the cost of attendance along with the return on investment of an IWU degree
  • Represent all university values without discrimination
• Wesleyan Church Development
  • Cultivate opportunities in local churches to have Indiana Wesleyan presented to high school students and their families
  • Create and promote on campus events to invite local groups (church, school, YFC, etc.)
  • Identify campus resources that can be used to support churches or district events when it leads to recruitment opportunity
  • Work with assigned churches or other organizations outside of recruitment territory to develop pipelines for enrollment
• Departmental Service
  • Assist the Director of Admissions with other projects as assigned
  • Readily assist admissions team members with admissions events and needs, including visit days, assisting when team members are unavailable, etc.
  • Assist with other duties and tasks when needed or as assigned

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred

Experience

• At least five (5) years professional work experience with preference give to those in admissions, sales, case management, or marketing/communications
• Previous administrative experience leading an organization and/or networking to grow and organization
• Demonstration of a clear commitment to pursuing the greatest good for students and communities, including promoting student success
• Demonstration of a clear commitment to working effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Experience as an IWU alumnus or employee is preferred, but not required

Required Skills

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Exceptional communication skills across multiple mediums, including written and presentation as well as with technology (phone conversation, video chat, text, email, social media, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal skills, including emotional intelligence, friendliness/warmth, and conversation skills
• Capable of operating comfortably, effectively and efficiently in MS Office systems
• Good time management and organizational skills